Creamy Corn Chowder

Of all the recipes I've made this one by far has gotten the most compliments. It's loved by everyone! And it's super easy.

3/4 c. onion, chopped (or use dehydrated)

1 c. frozen hash browns (I use more like 2)

1 c. ham, cooked and diced (I use more of this too)

10-oz pkg. frozen corn

1 can cream-style corn

1 can cream of mushroom soup

2 1/2 c. milk (I like to use about 2 cups of fat free half and half and then enough skim milk to get the consistency that I want. )

salt and pepper to taste

parsley flakes

Combine all ingredients except parsley in crockpot. Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours. Garnish with parsley flakes.

Banana Zucchini Bread

1 1/2 cups flour

1 cup sugar

1 t. ground cinnamon

1/2 t. baking powder

1/2 t. baking soda

1/2 t. salt

1 egg

1 cup mashed ripe banana

1/2 cup canola oil

1/2 t. banana extract

1/2 t. vanilla extract

1 cup shredded zucchini

1/2 cup chopped walnuts

In a large bowl combine the 1st 6 ingredients. In a small bowl beat the egg, bananas, oil and extracts. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in zucchini and walnuts. Transfer into three 5 3/4 inch X 3 inch X 2 inch loaf pans that have been sprayed with non stick cooking spray. Bake at 325 degrees for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.

NOTE: I quadruple (4 times) the recipe and bake in 4 regular loaf pans (requires longer baking time) and 1 mini loaf pan. This is very delicious and moist.

Fiesta Chicken Sandwich

Layer on a whole wheat toasted bun

Grilled Chicken

Cheese

Avocado slices

Bacon slices

Ranch dressing mixed with a little taco seasoning

This is Lisa's creation and they are yummy. She says they are best served really warm.

Corn Salsa

This recipe of Lisa's is a huge crowd pleaser and makes a large bowl of salsa so it's perfect for a potluck!

1 can pinto beans-drained

1 can black beans-drained

1 can corn-drained

7-8 Roma Tomatoes

3 Avocados

chopped green onions to taste

chopped cilantro to taste

1 pkg. Dry Italian Dressing Mix

Mix all ingredients together. Can be made a day ahead but add avocados just before serving.